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Cubs score two in extras to top Cardinals on Thursday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:21 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Cubs score two in extras to top Cardinals on Thursday

Summary

The Chicago Cubs edged the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in 10 innings during Thursday's matchup at Busch Stadium. The game saw multiple missed opportunities from both teams, with the Cardinals scoring first in the second inning via an RBI single from Bryan Torres. The Cubs tied the game in the fourth and briefly took the lead in the seventh, only to have JJ Wetherholt's homer bring the game back to a tie in the seventh. In extra innings, the Cubs scored two runs off Cardinals pitcher Luis Gastelum, which proved decisive. The loss marks the Cubs winning three of four games in the series against St. Louis.

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By the Numbers

•Cubs scored two runs in the top of the 10th inning.
•Bryan Torres had an RBI single for the Cardinals.
•JJ Wetherholt tied the game for St. Louis in the seventh.
•The Cubs take three out of four from the Cardinals.

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9:21 PMYahoo Sports — Wetherholt’s Homer Not Enough as Cubs Beat Cardinals in Extras Thursday

What they're saying

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Thursday’s afternoon game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs can be described with two words: missed opportunities. Runners in scoring position not realized would be a problem for both the Cardianls and Cubs. Andre Pallante kept the Cubs relatively quiet, but would he get enough offensive support for a win? So many questions. […]
— Yahoo Sports

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